Careers A to Z

Forensic Science

 

American Academy of Forensic Sciences offers general background information on forensic science. It explains what skills, education and training you need to be successful in the industry. There is also a list of colleges and universities with forensic science undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society provides lectures and demonstrations encompassing the various disciplines within the forensic science.

Forensic DNA allows you to download an informational brochure that includes a description of the profession, areas of concentration, sample job descriptions, and much more. Visit the Criminalistics Bookstore to order relevant books.

Canadian Society of Forensic Science is open internationally to professionals with an active interest in the forensic sciences. It is organized into sections representing diverse areas of forensic examinations. It also provides a journal, meetings and workshops, and information on careers and schools.

International Association of Identification provides training and educational opportunities in many areas of forensic identification. You can gain access to the Journal of Forensic Identification and publications, information on certification, and job listings within the field.

New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists The New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists provides a meeting schedule, employment opportunities, frequently asked questions, and news.

 

Resources for Different Areas of Forensic Science:

American Academy of Forensic Psychology offers continuing education for psychologists and Professional Training workshops.

American Board of Forensic Anthropology was organized in 1977 to provide a program of certification in forensic anthropology.

American Board of Forensic Odontology is recognized by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences as a forensic specialty that offers board certification to its members.

American Board of Forensic Toxicology Offers information on the certification of forensic toxicologists and laboratory accreditation. Also contains informational brochures.

Association of Firearms and Tool Mark Examiners upkeeps news, journal articles, forensic links, information on AFTE Certification, and more.

California Association of Toxicologists The California Association of Toxicologists provide mutual exchange of information during meetings that are held quarterly, and discussion of professional problems within the field.

International Association of Forensic Nurses provides information about the field, certification, news and events, and job listings within the field.

International Association of Forensic Toxicologists: This site contains contact information of TIAFT members, a collection of all papers presented at TIAFT meetings, and news about the field.

National Association of Document Examiners

National Association of Medical Examiners: The website lists recent job opportunities by position and location. It provides information about the different medical examiner professions.